Derwood

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Derwood, MD Area Guide

Quiet suburban community with convenient access to DC and Baltimore.

Commuter • Suburb • Metro • Public Transportation • Safe • College •

Tucked between Rockville and Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Derwood traces its roots to a place once called Deer Park, a name that still makes sense when you see how much green space surrounds it. Rock Creek Regional Park and Crabbs Branch Stream Valley Park offer trails, open fields, and a natural backdrop that sets this community apart from more congested suburbs. Residents enjoy easy access to Rockville Town Square, a lively destination packed with dining and shopping just to the south, while Gaithersburg's amenities sit minutes away in the other direction.

The Shady Grove Metro station connects Derwood directly to Washington, DC, making car-free commuting a genuine option. Montgomery College is nearby, lending the area a steady, academic energy. Renters will find a solid mix of townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and single-family rentals spread across its well-established neighborhoods. Whether you're looking for a spacious two-bedroom or something low-maintenance with green surroundings, Derwood delivers a quieter pace without sacrificing convenience to two of the Mid-Atlantic's biggest cities.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$69,555

Average: $119,419

Education

1,211

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,335

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Derwood has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Derwood, MD is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100
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Schools

Sequoyah Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

431 Students

6/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Croydon Creek Nature Center
  • Meadowside Nature Center
  • Agricultural History Farm Park
  • Hunters Woods Park
  • Seneca Creek State Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Derwood

17804 Park Mill Dr

17804 Park Mill Dr

17804 Park Mill Dr,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,900

5 Beds

16409 Grande Vista Dr

16409 Grande Vista Dr

16409 Grande Vista Dr,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,400 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 24 Month Lease

7200 Phelps Hill Ct

7200 Phelps Hill Ct

7200 Phelps Hill Ct,
Derwood, MD 20855

$2,850

4 Beds

9 Tupelo Ct

9 Tupelo Ct

9 Tupelo Ct,
Derwood, MD 20855

$2,300

1 Bed

16122 Columbus Ave

16122 Columbus Ave

16122 Columbus Ave,
Derwood, MD 20855

$4,000

3 Beds

16608 Crabbs Branch Way

16608 Crabbs Branch Way

16608 Crabbs Branch Way,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,550

3 Beds

8141 Needwood Rd

8141 Needwood Rd

8141 Needwood Rd,
Derwood, MD 20855

$2,150

2 Beds

7767 Hiawatha Ln

7767 Hiawatha Ln

7767 Hiawatha Ln,
Rockville, MD 20855

$2,950

3 Beds

16580 Crabbs Branch Way

16580 Crabbs Branch Way

16580 Crabbs Branch Way,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,700

3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Derwood

17804 Park Mill Dr

17804 Park Mill Dr,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,900

5 Beds | 3 Baths

16409 Grande Vista Dr

16409 Grande Vista Dr,
Derwood, MD 20855

$3,400 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 24 Month Lease

9 Tupelo Ct

9 Tupelo Ct,
Derwood, MD 20855

$2,300

1 Bed | 1.5 Baths

102 Bullard Cir

102 Bullard Cir,
Rockville, MD 20850

$1,600 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Bath

4556 Minuteman Dr

4556 Minuteman Dr,
Rockville, MD 20853

$5,200 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 4 Baths

2012 Henry Rd

2012 Henry Rd,
Rockville, MD 20851

$1,500

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.